Architecture's Inscriptions is an exhibition exploring the work of contemporary Chinese architects and artists alongside ancient manuscripts, paintings, calligraphy, scholar's rocks and rubbings.

Curated by architectural historians K Michael Hays and Sun Shi Ning, the showcase features four key themes: Allography, Unary Trait, Parataxis and Earth Marks.

Participating architects include Huang Wenjing, Li Hu, Liu Jiakun, Liu Yichun, Zhang Ke, Zhu Xiaofeng and Zhuang Shen, as well as artists Ding Yi, Xu Bing and Zhan Wang.

Photo of Architecture’s Inscription by Runzi Zhu.

Architecture's Inscriptions takes place from 9 July to 7 October 2026 at Tank Shanghai, 2350 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District, China, 200232.